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Stuffed Pepper⏱ 55 min total
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Stuffed Pepper

Per 1 serving · 635 g · 13 ingredients

Calories
668
33%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    34g
    20% of calories
  • Carbs
    58g
    34% of calories
  • Fat
    34g
    45% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Stuffed Pepper (635 g) has 668 calories, with 34 g of protein, 58 g of carbohydrates and 34 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (45% of calories). It is high in protein (68% DV), dietary fiber (23% DV) and Vitamin A (34% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 76%, 81% and 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
105cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.1g
Net carbs
51g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.5g
12 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein68%
  • Dietary fiber23%
  • Vitamin A34%
  • Vitamin C184%
  • Vitamin E27%
  • Thiamine48%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin K10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium76%
  • Saturated fat81%
  • Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cut the peppers in half, removing the membrane and seeds. Boil for 3-5 minutes until flexible. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the rice in vegetable broth according to package directions and set aside.

  4. 4

    In a large frying pan, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Add the Italian sausage and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula.

  6. 6

    Mix in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stuff the peppers with the mixture and place in a well-greased roasting dish. Top each pepper with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.

  8. 8

    Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (635 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A308 μg
34%
Vitamin C165 mg
184%
Vitamin D0.3 μg
2%
Vitamin E4 mg
27%
Vitamin K11 μg
10%
Thiamine1 mg
48%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
49%
Niacin7 mg
42%
Vitamin B61 mg
83%
Folate (B9)92 μg
23%
Vitamin B121 μg
45%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
39%
Choline46 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium623 mg
62%
Iron3 mg
43%
Potassium1,023 mg
22%
Magnesium129 mg
31%
Phosphorus646 mg
92%
Zinc5 mg
41%
Copper0.3 mg
35%
Manganese2 mg
94%
Selenium37 μg
67%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene24 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene2,281 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride43 μg—
Fructose5 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose5 g—
Glutamic acid7 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene17,021 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats12 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol92 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.3 μg—

Burning 668 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 127min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 80min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 56min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 94min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Stuffed Pepper?

One serving of Stuffed Pepper (1 serving) has 668 calories, which works out to 105 calories per 100 g. That is about 33% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Stuffed Pepper high in protein?

It provides a solid 34 g of protein per serving (68% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Stuffed Pepper keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 51 g of net carbs and 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Stuffed Pepper?

1752 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Stuffed Pepper?

12 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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